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Certificate 3 in Marine Engineering

Level: Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
Duration: 0.5 years(1 Semester)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)

Overview

A Certificate 3 in Marine Engineering is a vocational qualification that provides individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in the field of marine engineering. This program focuses on developing practical skills and theoretical understanding in areas such as marine propulsion systems, electrical systems, maintenance and repair, safety procedures, and marine engineering principles.

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ELE057 Shipboard Electrical System (CORE)	Shipboard Electrical System	Nil	12 Shipboard Electrical System (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	MAR007 Workshop Technology (CORE)	Workshop Technology	Nil	6 Workshop Technology (CORE) (6) (6)	348 348
CORE	MAR009 Fabrication and repair (CORE)	Fabrication and repair	Nil	12 Fabrication and repair (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	MAR011 Marine Pump System (CORE)	Marine Pump System	Nil	6 Marine Pump System (CORE) (6) (6)	348 348
CORE	ELE059 Electro Technology 1 (CORE)	Electro Technology 1	Nil	12 Electro Technology 1 (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	MAR013 Power Plant Operation 1 (CORE)	Power Plant Operation 1	Nil	12 Power Plant Operation 1 (CORE) (12) (12)	696 696
CORE	MAR015 Basic Engineering Science (CORE)	Basic Engineering Science	Nil	6 Basic Engineering Science (CORE) (6) (6)	348 348
CORE	MAR017 Basic Engineering Watch (CORE)	Basic Engineering Watch	Nil	3 Basic Engineering Watch (CORE) (3) (3)	174 174
CORE	MAT039 Marine Mathematics (CORE)	Marine Mathematics	Nil	6 Marine Mathematics (CORE) (6) (6)	348 348
Course Total				Course Total		4,350 4,350

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Marine Engineer Marine Engineering Technician Marine Electrical Technician Shipyard Technician Marine Surveyor